Nasa Missions
Human Lunar Exploration
Human lunar exploration refers to the missions undertaken by astronauts to land on and explore the Moon's surface, primarily conducted by NASA's Apollo program between 1969 and 1972. These missions marked significant milestones in space exploration, with twelve astronauts walking on the lunar surface and collecting valuable scientific data.
Moon Landing
The Moon landing refers to the event when humans first set foot on the Moon, achieved by NASA's Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first and second humans to walk on the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module.